‘We Were Just Doing Our Job’
A Nanango firefighter involved in a frightening swiftwater rescue at Brooklands last year has been named a finalist in this year’s QBANK Everyday Heroes awards.
Wellcamp Signs Rocket Agreement
Virgin Orbit, a US-based company which offers launch services for small satellites, has signed an agreement with Wellcamp Airport to explore a launch facility in Australia.
Model Club Celebrates Anniversary
The Kingaroy Aero Modellers Society (KAMS) celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Model Aeronautical Association of Australia with a social fly-in and barbecue on Sunday.
Dinner Honours Child Safety Workers
Some of the busiest – and most dedicated – local workers filled Kingaroy RSL Club’s Tobruk Room recently for the annual Child Protection Week dinner.
Rally Ready For A Huge Saturday!
There’s twice as many exhibits for visitors to browse – and probably drool over – this weekend than at a regular Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club rally!
Mustangs Enjoy Double Victories
The Murgon Mustangs topped off a big year for the club with stunning victories in both the A Grade and Under 14s rugby league Grand Finals on Saturday.
Online Condolences For Queen
South Burnett residents who would like to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II have been urged to sign an official online condolence book.
Murgon Sets Up Nanango Showdown
The Mustangs have forced showdown rematches with the Nanango Stags in two huge rugby league Grand Finals to be played at Murgon on Saturday.
PLAYfest Serves Up Theatre Feast
Nanango was the place to be for theatre lovers last weekend when the Nanango Theatre Company staged its inaugural Heritage NananGO PLAYfest.
Storms Leave $6.2m Repair Bill
Five wet weather events which hit the region between November and July have left the South Burnett Regional Council with a $6.2 million road repair bill.
Kumbia Celebrates Its Heritage
Kumbia residents celebrated history, agriculture, community – and Father’s Day – at the inaugural Kumbia Country Festival on Sunday.
Nanango Man Killed In Ukraine
An East Nanango family is mourning the death of their son, killed late last month by Russian forces in Ukraine.
Historic Chance For Wolves
The Murgon Mustangs and Wondai Wolves have their last chance on Saturday to earn a spot in the 2022 South Burnett A Grade rugby league Grand Final.
PLAYfest Ready For Action!
The long wait is almost over for the Nanango Theatre Company, the curtain will finally be rising on the Heritage NananGO PLAYfest on Friday night!
Grant To Help Defence Veterans
Murgon RSL Sub-Branch has received a $15,180 Federal Government grant to help veterans get support.
Record Roll-Up For Festival
Organisers of Boondooma Homestead’s Scots In The Bush festival said they were delighted with this year’s attendance numbers, which appear to have broken all previous records.
Rain Won’t Dampen Bushfire Threat
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has warned residents against complacency this bushfire season despite recent rain across the North Coast Region.
Short-Term Parking Plan For CBD
Parking in Kingaroy’s CBD may be limited to four hours under a new plan being considered by the South Burnett Regional Council.
$200,000 Grant For Plenty Foods
Kingaroy’s Plenty Foods will upgrade its oil processing facilities in 2023 after the State Government agreed to underwrite almost a third of the estimated $690,000 cost.
Big Crowd For BaconFest
Kingaroy’s BaconFest made a welcome reappearance on the weekend, with organisers claiming a new attendance record for the festival’s third outing.
